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VW Golf vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

Compare performance (325 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Mitsubishi Outlander?

VW Golf vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Key differences

VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mitsubishi Outlander

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Golf

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,567 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers significantly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 58 km more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Outlander

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers very slightly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Golf

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 2,156 kg. The difference is around 849 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers visibly more boot space – 498 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Outlander carries very slightly more – 529 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 143 km
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VW Golf

The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Reviews VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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Reviews Mitsubishi Outlander

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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Vinces
3 Jun 2026, 11:34:17

It's better to choose the modes yourself (electric/internal-combustion) than to let the car decide.
Plenty of storage, but small.
Good handling, reasonable fuel consumption off the highway, but penalizing on the highway.
Lots of annoying "driver-assistance" features, fortunately deactivatable, but you have to do it at every start.

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Mónica Tobón
8 May 2026, 17:25:26

Me gusta un carro más potente y la marca de fabricación Japonesa me gusta mucho

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Mark Joe
4 May 2026, 06:33:44

Best Outlander

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Mitsubishi Outlander

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Price
42,800 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 173 g/km
co2
60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
2,156 - 2,232 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
498 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
453 - 529 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,360 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
VW
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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